HP Elite X3 - Manual (Page 27)

Displaying the remaining battery charge
▲ Press and hold the battery charge status button until the battery charge status lights turn on.
Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on features you use while on battery power. Maximum discharge
time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
● Lower the brightness on the display.
● Connect the HP Elite x3 to the lap dock using the included cable.
● Turn off the keyboard backlight by pressing fn + f12 .
Identifying low battery levels
When a battery that is the sole power source for the lap dock reaches a low or critical battery level, the
following behavior occurs:
● The low battery and TouchPad light turns amber. To locate the low battery and TouchPad light, see
Lights on page 7 .
If the lap dock is on or in the Sleep state, the lap dock remains briefly in the Sleep state and then shuts down.
Resolving a low battery level
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
▲ Connect the included AC adapter.
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
To resolve a low battery level when no power source is available, shut down the lap dock.
Disposing of a battery
When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household
waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.
Replacing a battery
The battery(ies) in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or replacing the
battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact support.
Using external AC power
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the lap dock, a
replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
NOTE: For information on connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions poster provided in the lap
dock box.
External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device.
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